Cardamom Syrup
Make the best homemade cardamom syrup infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus – perfect for coffee, chai, and desserts! Plus, it's ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes!
Servings: 0.33 cup of syrup
Calories: 1340kcal
Equipment
- mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 5 cardamom pods, gently crushed to open
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 one inch lemon peel
- 1 one inch orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the crushed cardamom pods and lightly toast for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add water, sugar, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bing to boil. Then turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until it reaches a syrup-like consistency. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the syrup into an airtight bottle or mason jar.
- Keep stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use fresh cardamom: To ensure its flavor is at its best.
- Adjust the ratio: Simple syrup combines equal parts sugar & water, simmering only until the sugar dissolves. Rich syrup uses a 2:1 ratio for a thicker, richer syrup (and extra natural preservative power). Alternatively, simmer the syrup to thicken and reduce it slightly.
- Don’t boil it: Bring the syrup to the point of ‘just’ boiling and immediately lower it to a simmer. Otherwise, it can cause a bitter/ burned flavor.
- To make low-sugar cardamom syrup: While using a sugar alternative is possible, the syrup will be thinner, and the shelf life may be affected.
Nutrition
Calories: 1340kcal | Carbohydrates: 344g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 304g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 6mg